Climate Cities
All Stories
-
![]()
![]()
Neighbors transform abandoned mall into a giant aquarium
Reduce. Reuse. Fill with fish.
-
![]()
![]()
Baltimore air polluter fumbles, and kids score one for their hard-hit community
The trash incinerator in South Baltimore isn't even finished, and it's already been shut down for violating air pollution rules.
-
![]()
![]()
Cool roofs offer a salve for hot cities — and the climate, too
Want to cut your air conditioning costs, save people from getting sick, and slow global warming at the same time? Grab a bucket of white paint.
-
![walkable city street]()
![walkable city street]()
Why liberals like walkability more than conservatives
New poll data shows that Democrats and Republicans are deeply divided when it comes to urban density versus suburban sprawl.
-
![Oakland]()
![Oakland]()
Climate change could flood your streets with doo-doo and toxic waste
Rising seas and storm surges won't just bring water to people's doorsteps -- they could also bring a witches' brew of sewage and industrial waste.
-
![]()
![]()
Climate change rocks a key Michigan Senate race
As conservative money takes aim at a Democratic front-runner, the climate emerges as a decisive issue for one of the races that will decide who controls the Senate.
-
![]()
![]()
The world is yours: Kids take the lead in the climate fight
When it comes to protecting the planet and our overburdened neighborhoods, young people are taking matters into their own hands.
-
![]()
![]()
Why Obama’s carbon regs will help kids of color breathe easier
Obama and the EPA are holding up asthmatic kids of color as the poster children for their new climate push. It's a testament to how much environmental justice advocates have shaped the conversation.
-
![]()
![]()
Why the Koch brothers hate Detroit
The Koch-funded group Americans for Prosperity is trying to kill a deal that would rescue Detroit from financial ruin.
-
![Protest in Baltimore: March to Stop the Incinerator]()
![Protest in Baltimore: March to Stop the Incinerator]()
The EPA attempts CPR on its own Civil Rights Act enforcement
The agency has a history of mishandling civil rights cases. New reforms aim to change that, but recent actions don’t inspire confidence.
